Reply #42: That road isn't closed in the winter.

[Xithras]

The road stays open all year because it's used by hikers, campers, snowmobilers, and hunters all year long. This couple got stuck because they were in a car and weren't equipped for snow driving. Much of my family lives in Oregon and several of them have driven this road before. I've personally been on part of it. The road is clearly marked as being unmaintained in the winter time, and the signs clearly indicate that 4WD and snow tires or chains are required to pass during bad weather. This family tried to drive it in a station wagon without snow tires or 4WD, and were unlucky enough to get caught by a storm while trying it.